The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Sanom
- Cheapest price on Nov 10
- $13
- Average ticket price on Nov 10
- $13
- Fastest journey on Nov 10
- 7 h 10 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 10
- 7 h 10 m
- Buses on Nov 10
- 1
- Distance
- 386 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Sanom is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Sanom will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 1 buses from Bangkok to Sanom, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 386 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

2:00 AM 7h10 Bangkok 9:10 AM Sanom $13 1 One-way 0 transfers

2:00 AM 7h10 Bangkok 9:10 AM Sanom $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bangkok to Sanom
Buses from Bangkok to Sanom run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 239 miles (386 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 239 miles (386 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Frequently asked questions about your Bangkok to Sanom trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bangkok to Sanom.
Bangkok to Sanom Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Sawasdee Esan (extra bus) | Departure Time 02:19AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Sawasdee Surin | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Cherdchai Tour | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sawasdee Surin | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sawasdee Surin | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Nakhonchaiair | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Sanom bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Sanom buses for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:15 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h45 | 8:00 PM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 8:00 PM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h45 | 11:30 PM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h30 | 11:30 PM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h10 | 2:25 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 5h55 | 2:25 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h15 | 3:25 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 7h00 | 4:20 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h00 | 3:25 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h45 | 4:20 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 5h45 | 3:30 AM Nai Mueang, Surin Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h20 | 4:10 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h10 | 4:10 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 6h05 | 4:10 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 5h55 | 4:10 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h10 | 4:40 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 5h55 | 4:40 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Bangkok, Nakornchai Air | 6h10 | 5:25 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 5h55 | 5:25 AM Nai Mueang, Nakhonchai Air Bus Station Surin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 10 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 AM Bangkok | 7h10 | 9:10 AM Sanom | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Bangkok to Sanom
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bangkok to Sanom
Most Bangkok to Sanom buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to station pair. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Sanom bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bangkok station do buses to Sanom leave from?
Getting to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
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